Category : CHAIRMAN ARTICLES

Chairing a board meeting online via Secure Video Conferencing such as Google Meet, Facetime or Zoom is a challenge beyond chairing a face to face meeting. Without the human contact that comes with everyone being in the same room there feels like a definite barrier present when staring at the mosaic of participants on a […]

I have often heard from sales people that the last thing they want is the CEO or Chairman going anywhere near their customers or sales deals. They fear a repeat of being embarrassed and having lost deals because their seniors have proven a liability. A lot of CEOs and Chairmen have come up through the […]

Education for directors is important. Directors play a critical role in overseeing the operations and strategic direction of an organisation. Their decisions can have a significant impact on the success or failure of the company. Given their importance, it is imperative that directors have the necessary education and training to carry out their responsibilities effectively. […]

Independent chairman definition – An independent chairman is a person leading the board of directors of a company or organisation and who is not affiliated with the company in any way. In other words, an independent chairman is not an employee of the company, does not have any financial or personal ties to the company, […]

The key roles of Chairman and CEO are vital for any company. Unfortunately, confusion between these roles can arise, causing various difficulties. This lack of clarity may not only result in relationship issues between non-executive directors and executives but can also lead to problems impacting decision-making and overall company performance.           […]

Michael Tait shares his views on the role of company chairman.